West Ham United have confirmed the signing of winger Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United.
The Dutch ahead loved a stellar season within the Championship final yr, racking up 19 targets and 9 assists, and located his identify linked with the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool earlier this summer season.
Nonetheless, it is West Ham who’ve gained the race for his signature, placing a deal value over £25m and tying the 22-year-old all the way down to a five-year contract which additionally consists of the choice for an additional 12 months.
“I am very joyful, and I am unable to wait to get began,” Summerville instructed membership media. “It is the proper subsequent step for my profession. West Ham United is a large Membership, with numerous ambition and nice gamers, so I am actually excited to be right here and to get going.
“I all the time attempt to observe my coronary heart, and I had the sensation that that is the most effective place for me to proceed creating as a participant, and to push my potential as a lot as potential.
“There may be a lot historical past right here, and the group have achieved so nicely within the Premier League and in Europe over latest years. I spoke to the Head Coach, and he satisfied me that I may make an affect, and assist obtain success within the new season.
“I believe I am right here to assist write extra historical past right here, and I would love to assist West Ham get again into Europe. I wish to contribute numerous targets and assists, and I am so excited to satisfy my teammates and the followers, and get on the market now.”
Technical director Tim Steidten added: “We’re delighted to convey Crysencio to West Ham United. We have been monitoring his progress for a short while now and we could not be happier to have accomplished the deal to signal him.
“We really feel Crysencio will improve our present depth within the attacking third. He’s an thrilling participant with blistering tempo, agile motion and an abundance of creativity off the wing. He has already proved himself in English soccer, having been a key participant for Leeds United in each the Premier League and Championship over the previous couple of years.
“This signing is one other assertion of intent from the Membership. With the help of the Board, we proceed to work effectively to evolve our squad forward of the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Including younger gamers with the pedigree of Crysencio will assist us to succeed in our potential transferring forwards.
“We’re all assured that Crysencio has a vibrant future forward and we sit up for seeing him proceed to go from energy to energy in Claret and Blue.”
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